The IASB's Conceptual Framework sets out the concepts that underlie the preparation and presentation of financial statements which external users are likely to rely on when making economic decisions about an entity. Also contained within the Framework are the definitions of, and recognition criteria for, the five elements related to the financial position and performance of the entity.

The IASB's Conceptual Framework sets out the concepts that underlie the preparation and presentation of financial statements which external users are likely to rely on when making economic decisions about an entity. Also contained within the Framework are the definitions of, and recognition criteria for, the five elements related to the financial position and performance of the entity.

Intermediate Accounting: Reporting And Analysis

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Chapter2: Financial Reporting: Its Conceptual Framework

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